66 SEBU7899-05 Maintenance Section Battery Electrolyte Level - Check The battery cables or the batteries should not be removed with the battery cover in place. The bat- tery cover should be removed before any servic- ing is attempted. All lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn the skin and clothing. Always wear a face shield and protective clothing when working on or near batteries. Removing the battery cables or the batteries with the cover in place may cause a battery explosion resulting in personal injury. 1. Remove the filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte level to the “FULL” mark on the battery. 1. Switch the engine to the OFF position. Remove all electrical loads.
If the addition of water is necessary, use distilled water. If distilled water is not available use clean water that is low in minerals. Do not use artificially softened water. 2. Turn off any battery chargers. Disconnect any battery chargers. 2. Check the condition of the electrolyte with the 245-5829 Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer. 3. The NEGATIVE “-” cable connects the NEGATIVE “-” battery terminal to the NEGATIVE “-” terminal on the starter motor. Disconnect the cable from the NEGATIVE “-” battery terminal. 3. Keep the batteries clean. Clean the battery case with one of the following cleaning solutions: 4.
The POSITIVE “+” cable connects the POSITIVE “+” battery terminal to the POSITIVE “+” terminal on the starting motor. Disconnect the cable from the POSITIVE “+” battery terminal. A mixture of 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) of baking soda and 1 L (1 qt) of clean water A mixture of 0.1 L (0.11 qt) of ammonia and 1 L (1 qt) of clean water Note: Always recycle a battery. Never discard a battery. Return used batteries to an appropriate recycling facility. Thoroughly rinse the battery case with clean water. 5. Remove the used battery. Use a fine grade of sandpaper to clean the terminals and the cable clamps. Clean the items until the surfaces are bright or shiny. DO NOT remove material excessively.
Excessive removal of material can cause the clamps to not fit properly. Coat the clamps and the terminals with 5N-5561 Silicone Lubricant, petroleum jelly or MPGM. 6. Install the new battery. Note: Before the cables are connected, ensure that the engine start switch is OFF. 7. Connect the cable from the starting motor to the POSITIVE battery terminal. i01492654 Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect 8. Connect the cable from the NEGATIVE “-” terminal on the starter motor to the NEGATIVE “-” battery terminal. i02601752 Battery Electrolyte Level - Check SMCS Code: 1401; 1402-029 The battery cables or the batteries should not be removed with the battery cover in place.
The bat- tery cover should be removed before any servic- ing is attempted. SMCS Code: 1401-535-FLV When the engine is not run for long periods of time or when the engine is run for short periods, the batteries may not fully recharge. Ensure a full charge in order to help prevent the battery from freezing. Removing the battery cables or the batteries with the cover in place may cause a battery explosion resulting in personal injury.